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Programmable metasurfaces enable integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) by controlling electromagnetic waves. This research demonstrates a novel space-time-coding metasurface (STCM) for simultaneous communication and sensing, validating its practical application.

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Area of Science:

Electromagnetic wave manipulation
Metasurface technology
Wireless communication systems

Background:

Programmable metasurfaces (PMs), or reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs), dynamically control electromagnetic waves.
PMs/RISs are crucial for smart wireless environments and integrated sensing and communication (ISAC).

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and validate two ISAC schemes using space-time-coding metasurfaces (STCMs).
To demonstrate the simultaneous control of communication signals and sensing harmonics on a shared platform.

Main Methods:

Development of ISAC schemes leveraging STCMs for dual functionality.
Utilizing space-time-coding strategies to manage carrier frequencies for communication and generate harmonics for sensing.
Experimental implementation and validation of a 2-bit STCM system at microwave frequencies.

Main Results:

STCMs effectively integrate communication and sensing functionalities on a single hardware platform.
Experimental results confirm the theoretical predictions for the proposed ISAC schemes.
Demonstrated practical viability for diverse applications including communication, imaging, radar, and sensing.

Conclusions:

The proposed STCM-based ISAC schemes offer a unified solution for communication and sensing.
This approach eliminates the need for separate sensing hardware, enhancing efficiency.
The technology shows significant potential for future wireless systems and sensing applications.